UT women get commitment from Crosby eighth-grader

Karen Aston is entering her second season as Texas’ head women’s basketball coach. (Ricardo B. Brassiell/Associated Press)

AUSTIN – Earlier this year, Texas football coach Mack Brown received attention for offering a scholarship to a high school sophomore. UT women’s basketball coach Karen Aston reportedly has one-upped him when it comes to young prospects.

The Austin American-Statesman reported on Wednesday the Longhorns received a commitment from 6-foot-3 Crosby center Charli Collier, an eighth-grader. Per NCAA rules, Aston can’t comment on players who haven’t signed a letter of intent.

Collier, who is free to change her commitment at any time, won’t be in college until 2018.